Robert Ernest Sullivan

Robert Ernest Sullivan, age 91 of Alvin, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born November 26, 1926 in Caney, Kansas to parents, Willis Earl Sullivan and Mary Hazel McClure Sullivan who preceded him in death along with his brothers, Melvin, Marvin, Wayne and Doyle Sullivan, sister, Dorothy Sullivan Gorby and infant daughters Debra Ann Sullivan and Karen Sullivan. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara George-Sullivan and son Richard (Donna) Sullivan of Springdale, Arkansas. Stepchildren; Mark (Belinda) Horn, Tere' Comeaux, Sandy (Tom) Grant, Jason (Susie) Horn and Stephanie (Jim) Blankenship. Grandchildren, Rusty (Amanda) Sullivan of Centerton, Arkansas; Kelly Sullivan Howk of Springdale, Arkansas, and Matthew Sullivan of Sherwood, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Reese Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan, and Shelby Howk, all of Springdale, Arkansas. Eleven Step-Grandchildren and thirteen Step- Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends.

Mr. Sullivan graduated from Peru, Kansas High School. During World War II he served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. In 1989 he retired from Champion Turf Equipment in Wichita, Kansas. He was a current member of South Park Baptist Church in Alvin, Texas, member of First Baptist Church Coldspring, Texas for 20 years, and former member of First Baptist Church, Shepherd, Texas.

His interests included woodworking, fishing and traveling. He was also an avid Astros and Rockets fan. Robert (Bob) was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Park Baptist Church in Alvin, Texas.

Viewing will be at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at South Park Baptist Church, 1718 S Johnson Street, Alvin, Texas 77511. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the church. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm at Hayman Cemetery, Coldspring, Texas.


PACE-STANCIL FUNERAL HOME
303 E. CROCKETT
CLEVELAND, TEXAS
281-592-2641